The person Tom Hardy chased down and made a citizen's arrest on needs "help".
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The 39-year-old Hollywood star pursued a young man through gardens and a building site in the suburban area of Richmond on Sunday (23.04.17) after he allegedly crashed a stolen moped, and the mother of the suspected thief has urged her child to seek medical attention following the incident because he reportedly suffers from ADHD, conduct disorder and autism.
Speaking to The Mirror newspaper, the mother said: "This isn't a scummy, naughty child.
"People with mental health issues need support and cry out for help in many different ways.
"I'm desperate for him to get the help he needs."
And it is believed the boy has since been released on bail following the arrest last week.
Meanwhile, the 'Taboo' actor was likened to a "superhero" when he chased after the male, and he proved to onlookers he was "not a man you'd mess with" with his fast reaction.
Speaking previously, eyewitness Arun Pullen said: "It was mental - like he'd switched to superhero mode in an action movie.
"Tom Hardy's clearly not a man you'd mess with. I think he even checked the kid's ID before cops took over."
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